Embodied Traditions™  

Holistic Abdominal Therapy  

Practitioner Training

with Michelle Hansen

Elevate your Practice!

Embodied Traditions™ Holistic Abdominal Therapy Training is a five-day, comprehensive workshop covering the science, philosophy, and art of ancient abdominal therapy techniques.

Attendees will learn and practice the hands-on techniques and sequence curated by Michelle Hansen, based on her education and background in various Abdominal Therapy approaches, her 16+ years serving thousands of clients, and her absolute passion for this work.

2025 Class Schedule

February

Bloomington, MN

  • Online: Saturday, February 8 I 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

  • In Person:

    • Thursday, February 20 I 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

    • Friday, February 21 I 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

    • Saturday, February 22 I 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

    • Sunday, February 23 I 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

April / May

Bloomington, MN

  • Online: Saturday, April 26 I 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

  • In Person:

    • Thursday, May 1 I 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

    • Friday, May 2 I 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

    • Saturday, May 3 I 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

    • Sunday, May 4 I 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

September

Bloomington, MN

  • Online: Saturday, Sept 20 I 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

  • In Person:

    • Thursday, September 25 I 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

    • Friday, September 26 I 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

    • Saturday, September 27 I 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

    • Sunday, September 28 I 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

November / December

Bloomington, MN

  • Online: Saturday, November 22 I 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

  • In Person:

    • Thursday, December 4 I 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

    • Friday, December 5 I 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

    • Saturday, December 6 I 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

    • Sunday, December 7 I 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Private Group Classes

Excited to learn with friends or colleagues? We offer private classes for groups of six or more at your location or ours. Contact us to arrange a personalized training experience.

Sign up for course announcements using the form below or the contact button above.

This course is Ideal for:

Those with a license to touch:

  • Bodyworkers

  • Massage Therapists

  • Nurses

  • Physical Therapists

  • Chiropractors

  • Midwives

Those who do not have a license to touch:

  • Curious, lifelong learners

  • Those who want to help friends and family

Upon completion of this course you will have learned:

  • History and lineage: Understand the origins of abdominal therapy. It is important to give credit where credit is due.

  • Self-Care Techniques: Enhance your personal health and wellness.

  • Client Applications: Teach and apply abdominal therapy self care techniques to clients.

  • Abdominal Therapy Techniques: How to apply abdominal therapy techniques (anterior and posterior) on clients. Yes, the posterior work is just as important as the anterior work.

  • Systems of Flow: Explore the circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous systems, and how they impact health and well-being.

  • Anatomy and Physiology: Focusing on organ placement in the abdomen, the gastrointestinal system and the female and male reproductive systems.

  • Cautions and Contraindications: Learn safe practice guidelines.

  • States of Dis-ease: Signs, symptoms, and causes of congested and displaced reproductive organs.

  • Health History: How to take a health history and why it is important.

  • Emotional Support: How to support clients during emotional releases.

  • Supportive Modalities: Use of castor oil packs and pelvic steams.

You will also receive:

  • Health history form samples

  • Step-by-step steaming protocol

  • Self care massage protocol

  • Access to a private Facebook group for ongoing support

  • Graduate support gatherings 


Course Fees:

  • Early Bird: $1500 (register and pay in full by one month prior to class start date)

  • Regular Rate: $1600 (due two weeks prior to class start date)

  • Past Students: $800 (retaking the same course)

  • Deposit: $250 non refundable to hold your place*

Note: Prices are subject to change for future classes.


Exciting news!

Enhance your online learning with our comprehensive student handbook, mailed to you before the class starts. Please note, once dispatched, the deposit becomes non-refundable*. Late joiners will receive the handbook on the first day of in-person training.

Sign up now for course announcements and secure your spot in this transformative training. Let’s embark on this journey together!


Payment Options:

  • Venmo: @Michelle-Hansen-134

  • PayPal: moonshadowhealingarts@gmail.com

  • Apple Pay

  • Checks: made out to: “Moon Shadow Healing Arts”

Mail to:
Moon Shadow Healing Arts
11000 West 78th Street, Suite 25
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Contact Michelle Call, Text or Email with questions.

Cancelation/Refund:

If you cannot attend the training:

  • 100% refundable 30 days prior to first class start date, minus $75 admin fee.

  • You may transfer your tuition up to 7 days prior to the first class start date:

    • to another attendee

    • to another training date

  • No refunds within 30 days of the first class start date. 


Referral Bonus:

  • Receive a $100 bonus for each student referred to the course.

  • Bonus payment will be distributed when your referral has completed the course.

Location, Lodging, and Meals:

  • The Bloomington course is located near the airport and the Mall of America.

  • To allow for various dietary options, please plan on bringing lunch, snacks, and liquids. 

  • There are also several restaurants nearby to choose from.

  • You are responsible for your own food and lodging. There are several hotels in the area. I will provide a list upon request.

Additionally:

  • Please contact me if the dates don't work so we can plan other dates.

  • Contact me if you would like to host a class in your location for 6 or more students.

“Thank you for the most transformative, informative, joyful, and expansive learning experience. My life has been enriched greatly and I am forever grateful to you for sharing this knowledge / wisdom with us”.